My DH and I were just at Disneyland over the Memorial Day weekend. Be aware that Ecv's are in much limited supply, more so than at WDW. Also, they cost $65 a day to rent. Wheelechairs cost $22 a day to rent. There are still several turnstiles in existence at many of the rides.
Both DH and I use canes, him for a bad knee, and me for radiculopathy in both legs. Our last DLR trip before this was in 2004 and cast members were very helpful when it came to disabled guests. This time, they were not, to the point of being pointedly rude. Despite 90 minute waits in line, only wheelchair users were allowed to use the handicapped entrances. When it was parade or fireworks time, cast members would not allow anyone to stop even briefly if they were not within the designated standing area. Those areas were roped off with no access until close to the park exit. When I had to stop briefly because my legs were collapsing on me, I was told each time to keep on going that I was not allowed to stop. Stairs were everywhere, even in places I rememberd there having been ramps available before.
Now here is the worst part ever. Apparently there is a new sport amongst 20 something Disney go-ers---body slamming the handicapped and the elderly. While in clearly open areas with plenty of space around me (remember, I was walking slower than regular traffic using my cane and limping somewhat) I was repeatedly body slammed by young men traveling in two's or couples in the same age group. It was always the young male that got me. It was not the usual brushing against you as they go by. It was shoulder slams and hip slams that left visible immediate bruises. I would have been on the ground if I hadn't had something else to grab on to. At one point, three of these slams occurred within the space of two minutes. Another time, I was just entering a shop, entranceway clean and no one but my DH beside me, when the male half of a 20 something couple did a combined shoulder and hip slam that sent me reeling. The cast member saw it and just looked away. My husband, very angry by this time, told him, "She isn't invisible, you know." The man disregarded him, his female companion said, "Sorry," and that was that.
Apparently, it is some sort of game. When another man tried to do that to my husband in the Costco in the area, from face on this time, my DH threatoned him with his cane and reminded him that he was bigger than him and would not put up with it. An older man behind him started clapping. He said that it was something the younger people have been doing, slamming in older people.
BTW, we were in Disneyland to celebrate my DH's 60th birthday.
We will not be returning to Disneyland. The magic is gone.
These die hard Disney fans (my first visit was to Disneyland when I was 10 years old) will stick to WDW from now on.
I've noticed quite a few complaints on other threads and other boards too. It just seems so "Un-Disney" that I found it hard to believe!
I never thought so many sympathetic DIS-ers would find their way over to this thread. I hope it keeps going and is able to help others prepare for their trips too! 
